DIY projects are so much and very instructive, as they stimulate creativity. Parents are highly encouraged to start such projects together with their children because it will help them develop their creative thinking.
The best DIY projects have another important thing in common, namely recycling. When building something new, it is always good to take a look around the house first and see if there is any object that can be recycled.
This brings us to clothes hangers, that often get thrown into the garbage and contribute to the plastic waste that’s piling up in different parts of the world. But what if you could make a nice decoration out of your plastic hangers? You can start preparing for the Winter holidays in time and transform your plastic hangers into cute snowflake decorations.
The process is very easy if you follow all the steps from the video tutorial and the result will be a pair of snowflake decorations for your yard. You can even add some Christmas lights to the snowflakes to create a more festive atmosphere.

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An easy and quick way to crochet and stiffen a snowflake ornament for your tree! Snowflakes are beautiful and delicate, but the saddest part about them is that they don’t last forever. But what if you could make your own snowflakes that won’t disappear ever? You can do that by learning how to crochet a snowflake and decorate your room with them. The crochet snowflakes will be such a nice holiday decoration as you can hang them on your windows and even on your Christmas tree. The link below contains a great video tutorial for all those who want to learn how to crochet a six point star that will look like a real snowflake. Such a lovely DIY project!

Crochet Christmas Tree Ornaments

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If you want to create the perfect Christmas decorations for your home this year, then consider yourself lucky, as we’ve found a great idea. To make your home look festive and winterish, you can make the most amazing snowflakes and hang then around in your room. The snowflakes are so easy to make and you’ll only need white paper, scissors, a pen and a pattern to make them. Once you transfer the pattern onto paper or print it out, you can start cutting the snowflakes and then assemblingyour decoration piece by piece. If you prefer 3D decorations, below you have a great 3D snowflake idea. Just follow the instructions and assemble your decoration or fix each snowflake on your wall with double-sided tape.

How to Make a 3D Snowflake

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Christmas comes with the burden of creating a welcoming ambiance in your home for all the carolers, friends and family that stop by. A festive decor could involve expensive decorations, but choosing intricate patterns to dress your house with isn’t a desirable thing for your economy. Gifts will take a considerable portion from your wallet, so it is advised you save on some parts of the Christmas budget. Snowflake Ballerinas are a DIY part of a pretty and delicate decor set up to enhance the winter themed home you’re going to live in for the next few months. With only some paper and a pair of scissors as your main materials, the workload is suitable even for kids. Dressing your windows and ceiling with these pieces of delicate decorations will add a touch of style to your home’s interior design. And it’s very easy to achieve this result. Check out the model in the photos and the instructions provided in the tutorial. Print out the … template.

Snowflake Ballerinas for Little Hands – Krokotak

If you’re tired of the boring same old template of a snowflake people and designers alike have been feeding us all these years, try to make this 3D felt ornament model instead. It will bring an art ambiance and contemporary feeling to your homestead. The curves and the Ogee shape will definitely awe people that expect the classical dull representation of a snowflake when you tell them you decorated your home with some felt models. Its beauty is only surpassed by its simplicity, making it one of the most ingenious decorations you will make this Christmas. From a piece of 3mm thick 100% wool felt, with a chalk liner pen and a cut knife, you will make your very own felt ogee snowflake. Here is what you need to do.

More photos & details –> BetzWhite – Felt Ogee Ornament Tutorial